Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire: Jonathan Quick should be rostered in more …

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Player inclusion for this column often comes as a result of how they’ve done recently. The problem with that is the fact the schedule has been light the last couple of weeks.

The lack of real-life action makes digging into the stats even more important. And, of course, it’s wise to keep updated on the latest news so you can keep track of any line upgrade/demotion or switch in situation.

Let’s see which 14 players made the cut.

(Rostered rates as of Feb. 9)

Forwards

Lucas Raymond, Detroit Red Wings (Yahoo: 50%)

We’re choosing a player exactly at 50% due to favorable recent results (and we’ll be targeting players above that roster rate in the other two sections). Raymond may not have always received prime positioning this season, yet he’s on pace to beat the 57 points he established as a rookie. His placement has definitely improved skating alongside Dylan Larkin at both five-on-five and the top power play. And if we go back 15 games, Raymond has racked up three goals and 12 assists on 17:51 a night, including 2:35 while up a man.

Mason Marchment, Dallas Stars (Yahoo: 36%)

When Marchment was first featured in late November, he had been trending up while only sitting at 4% coverage. Needless to say, his numbers have significantly grown since, as he’s reeled off 29 points and 59 shots. Dallas’ second line has been superb all year, and Marchment is the only one from that trio who’s mainly been overlooked in fantasy as Matt Duchene is gone in 77% of Yahoo leagues and Tyler Seguin in 56%. Marchment adds value having already hit a career high in power-play points with six on the Stars’ backup unit featuring the aforementioned linemates and a pair of promising players in Wyatt Johnston and Thomas Harley.

Reilly Smith, Pittsburgh Penguins (Yahoo: 22%)

To say Smith’s first year in…